Franz Conrad von HotzendorfJuly 1914
Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans
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Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans
Hopes to quickly defeat Serbia by sending 12 divisions to the Balkans
Attempts to solve the Monarchys problems before the Balkans can wage war
Hopes to quickly defeat Serbia by sending 12 divisions to the Balkans. Leads Austro-Hungarian forces during the July crisis. Advises preemptive attack against the Balkans. Diverts the Balkan invasion force Galicia after the quick mobilization of the Russians. Advises a pre-war plan for a pre-emptive strike Italy & Serbia
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